Egusi (C. lanatus) is a wild melon, similar in appearance to the watermelon. The flesh is inedible, but the seeds are a valuable food source in Africa. Other species that have the same culinary role, and that are also called egusi include Cucumeropsis mannii and Lagenaria siceraria.
2. alveolitis-inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs caused by inhaling dust; with repeated exposure the condition may become chronic. farmer's lung, thresher's lung-alveolitis caused by an allergic reaction to fungal spores in the dust that is inhaled from moldy hay.
Alveolitis is a general medical term for a case of acute or chronic lung inflammation. It occurs when the inner linings of air sacs in the lungs called alveoli become irritated and damaged.Resulting symptoms may include shortness of breath, coughing, and fatigue that worsen over time.cute or chronic lung inflammation is called alveolitis. The scarring and inflammation in alevoli tissue can be revealed with an x-ray scan. Asbestos exposure can damage alveoli. X-rays of the lung can help a doctor diagnose alveolitis in the early stages. View slideshow of images above.